Stainless steel Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are the right option for manfacturers looking to "green" their processes.
From the outset, an Intermediate Bulk Container is a better sustainable choice than a drum because one 350-gallon IBC has more capacity than six 55-gallon drums, meaning fewer resources are used to transport the same volume of liquid.
Even better, reusable packaging, like using stainless steel tote tanks, makes a positive impact on the environment by reducing labor, shipping and waste disposal costs.
Generate less waste - returnable IBCs eliminate the disposal of pallets and drums
Completely drainable - creating virtually no product waste
More efficient - the fewer the overall required containers, the lower the freight cost and fuel consumption
Save energy - IBCs fill faster than drums, reducing overall operating costs
Recyclable IBCs can be fully recovered and reprocessed into other useful products at the of their service life.
An intermediate bulk container not only benefits the environment, but it also can help your company's bottom line by reducing:
IBC rental programs easily fall within the growing trend of eco-initiatives favored by manufacturers across the world. Utilizing an IBC rental program, you gain all of the beneifts of using stainless steel IBCs without the large upfron cost. And you can get started today!
If you're looking for sustainable liquid transportation and IBC storage options look no further than Metano. Contact us now to put our IBC rental programs to work for your company.